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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.81, 4,001.81 and 720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.81, 4,001.81 and 720.06 is: 1,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.81 : 4,001.81 = 720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.81/4,001.81 = 720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.81x = 4,001.81 × 720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.81x = 2,881,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,539.71/2,667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.11

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